Opportunity
SAM #80NSSC934785Q
NASA Seeks Safety and Mission Assurance Upgrades for MERINO TPS Production Facility
Buyer
NASA Shared Services Center
Posted
June 01, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
80NSSC934785Q
NAICS
541330, 541690, 238210, 313230, 541380
NASA is seeking upgrades to enhance Safety and Mission Assurance for the production of MERINO Thermal Protection System (TPS) materials at its Ames Research Center. - Government Buyer: - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - NASA Shared Services Center (NSSC) - NASA Ames Research Center, Thermal Protection Materials and Systems Branch - NASA Safety and Mission Assurance Directorate - OEMs and Vendors: - American Felt and Filter Co (AFFCO) is identified as the sole source provider for certain upgrades - Products and Services Requested: - Four main upgrade areas (each with a quantity of one): - Quality and Mission Assurance Facility Improvements - Inspection System and Cutting Table Improvements - Safety and Security Improvements to MERINO Facility - Technological Modernization & Upgrades to MERINO Facility - Safety and Mission Assurance Upgrades for MERINO TPS production (to be provided by AFFCO) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Upgrades must support compliance with AS9011 aerospace standards - Focus on enabling high-volume commercial production of MERINO TPS materials - Emphasis on facility safety, quality, mission assurance, and technological modernization - Sole source justification for AFFCO for certain services - Place of Performance: - NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, California - Contracting Office: - NASA Shared Services Center, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
Description
NASA/NSSC has a requirement for Safety and Mission Assurance Upgrades for the production of MERINO TPS. See the attached SOW and request for Capability statements.
All correspondence must reference ID 80NSSC934785Q in the subject line to ensure visibility.
PLEASE NOTE* THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE. PRICE OFFERS WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ACCEPTED AT THIS TIME.